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- AI relationships: Can I marry my AI girlfriend?Relationships are rarely always easy. They take work and they can be a bit of a rollercoaster. This might be one of the main drivers behind the rising trend of AI relationships, which are becoming hugely popular in a society that relies so heavily on technology. Statistics from whatsthebigdata.com revealed that 47% of users of... […]Stowe Family Law
- Walkaway Wife Syndrome: Why some women initiate divorceFor many women, it’s a familiar tale. After years of feeling invisible and unheard in their marriage, they reach the end of the line and calmly decide to walkaway. In fact, it’s such a common phenomenon among women there’s even a name for it; ‘Walkaway Wife Syndrome’. But what exactly is it and what leads... […]Stowe Family Law
- The importance of seeking emotional support during divorceChloe O. and Paula Crowhurst discuss where, how, and how important it is to find emotional support during divorce. According to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale , which measures the stress of different life events, divorce is the second most stressful life event after the death of a spouse. It marks the end of a... […]Stowe Family Law
- Separating after the summer holidaysWhilst the kids might not want to be thinking about going back to school, for some parents, the end of the summer holidays can’t come soon enough! September is a time for new beginnings, as the school year starts and children go into new classes, or even new schools. The start of the school year... […]Stowe Family Law
- Will living with a new partner affect my divorce?Living with a new partner but still married to your ex? What you need to know For some people, moving on will be an appropriate next step, particularly if their marriage has effectively been over for some time. Whilst it is legal, if you have started to live with a new partner before your marriage... […]Stowe Family Law
- Navigating a sexless marriage: When is it time to divorce?We know the decision to divorce is often the result of multiple issues that have gradually occurred over time. One significant but often unspoken issue that many couples face is the challenge of a sexless marriage. Here, we aim to provide guidance for those who are in sexless relationships and have begun to contemplate divorce... […]Stowe Family Law
- Can you pay a surrogate in the UK?National Surrogacy Week runs from 1st-7th August 2024, and aims to draw attention surrogacy as a route to parenthood, identifying the joys and the stresses of the process. Surrogacy also is deeply interlinked with family law, and we have specialist lawyers here at Stowe Family Law who have expertise in the legal processes involved in... […]Stowe Family Law
- Financial Infidelity: A guide for UK couplesFinancial infidelity isn’t a term used often, but it is more common than you may think. It refers to a pattern of financial behaviour whereby one partner in a relationship is dishonest about money matters or misuses shared finances without the other partner’s knowledge or consent. An introduction to financial infidelity Whether it’s hiding debts,... […]Stowe Family Law
- Transparency Pilot expanded to include private family law casesThe Transparency pilot in a select number of family courts has been extended to now allow accredited journalists and legal bloggers to report on what they see and hear in private law cases, including children matters. This is another significant step in enhancing transparency within the family justice system and building trust and confidence. Background... […]Stowe Family Law
- Navigating the Conversation: Telling Your Children About Your New Partner After DivorceChloe O., one of our partner divorce coaches, discusses how to tell your children about your new partner after divorce. Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally taxing experience for parents and children alike. Amidst the changes and transitions, one delicate conversation arises: how to tell your children that you have met someone new. This... […]Stowe Family Law